Definition of ruffle

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Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; -- called also ruff..

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Trub :: Trub (n.) A truffle.
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A similar ruffle around the legs or other appendages of animals.
Ruffleless :: Ruffleless (a.) Having no ruffle.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) One who ruffles; a swaggerer; a bully; a ruffian.
Unruffle :: Unruffle (v. i.) To cease from being ruffled or agitated.
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To discompose; to agitate; to disturb.
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffled varex or fold on certain shells.
Cat''s-paw :: Cat's-paw (n.) A light transitory air which ruffles the surface of the water during a calm, or the ripples made by such a puff of air..
Flute :: Flute (v. t.) To form flutes or channels in, as in a column, a ruffle, etc..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; -- called also ruff..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A state of being ruffled or disturbed; disturbance; agitation; commotion; as, to put the mind in a ruffle..
Smooth :: Smooth (superl.) Gently flowing; moving equably; not ruffled or obstructed; as, a smooth stream..
Truffle :: Truffle (n.) Any one of several kinds of roundish, subterranean fungi, usually of a blackish color. The French truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and the English truffle (T. aestivum) are much esteemed as articles of food..
Discompose :: Discompose (v. t.) To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Serenely :: Serenely (adv.) With unruffled temper; coolly; calmly.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To throw together in a disorderly manner.
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